In this article, we move beyond highlighting the usual problems of the Nigerian meat sector, to breaking the sector down into its component parts – The People, The Place, and The Products – in order to understand how they independently and collectively contribute to the challenges and propose sustainable solutions.
Veterinary experts have called on veterinarians across the country to support improvement in surveillance and reporting of diseases in Nigeria to safeguard human lives as well as animals’ lives. They made the call at a panel session organised by Vetstar, a veterinary public health education consultancy, to commemorate World Health & Safety Day and World Veterinary Day on April 30, 2024. The experts highlighted the need for improved safety protocols, better waste management, and enhanced communication and education in veterinary practices across the country.Â
Author: Fatihah Abdussalam, Research Intern You have an inquisitive mind and feel the need to find answers to questions that could help humanity or establish a fact. You love to carry out experiments and get results or you want to add to the pool of scientific knowledge. Or you really just want a career that …
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These cute, furry animals are one species you want to keep outside of your homes if nothing but for their destructive habits. With only a pair of lower and upper teeth, they can gnaw into any material except steel – wood, plastic, and textiles. Back in the boarding school, they would even chew on people’s …
